Mortgage Choice gets new CEO
Mortgage Choice in late December announced it had recruited former National Australia Bank senior executive, John Flavell, as its new chief executive officer.
Flavell, who will take up his new role in early April, was previously executive general manager, wealth advice at MLC.
Confirming Flavell's appointment, Mortgage Choice chairman, Peter Ritchie pointed to Flavell's previous experience within NAB as general manager, third party distribution.
"In addition, John held senior roles at Aussie Home Loans where he was part of the executive team responsible for the successful transition of the business into mortgage broking," he said.
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